Florida

Most Comfortable Wilderness Retreats In South Florida

This “Best Of” list offers options to explore the abundant wilderness in and around South Florida, while enjoying the comforts of home or a hotel.

2013/05/22

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Tampa Bay Suburb

Someone in Florida has struck it very rich, as a Powerball ticket worth a record $590.5 million was sold at a grocery store in a Tampa Bay area suburb.

2013/05/19

Mike Moser (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Rothstein: This And That Around NCAA Basketball; Moser’s Decision, Auburn Upgrade & More

UNLV transfer Mike Moser is down to Gonzaga, Oregon and Washington, and will likely make a decision by the end of the week, according to a source close to the situation.

2013/05/02

Christophe Varidel of the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles reacts in the second half while taking on the San Diego State Aztecs during the third round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Center on March 24, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Rothstein: Friday’s Sweet 16 Primer; Predictions, Key Matchups & More

Florida Gulf Coast is without question the story of the tournament — but they’re not going to beat Florida.

2013/03/29

Christophe Varidel #5 of the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles celebrates on the bench late in the second half while taking on the San Diego State Aztecs during the third round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Center on March 24, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Florida Gulf Coast Extends Cinderella Run, Becomes First 15-Seed In Sweet 16

Florida Gulf Coast beat San Diego State 81-71 on Sunday night, and the Eagles not only made it look easy, they made it look fun.

2013/03/25

Aaron Craft #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rothstein: Friday’s NCAA Tournament Storylines, Picks & More

Don’t be surprised if Iona pushes Ohio State. If the Gaels make some shots early on, this one could very interesting.

2013/03/22

President Barack Obama (credit: Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images)

President Obama Continues Tourney Tradition, Reveals His NCAA Bracket

In 2012, President Obama’s men’s bracket ranked 2,347,421 out of 6.45 million entries, placing him in the 63.6th percentile.

2013/03/20

Rothstein: What To Watch This Weekend In College Hoops; Stony Brook’s Raw Deal & Other Notes

How do you slow down Ryan Kelly? Put Reggie Bullock on him.

2013/03/08

Separating Fact From Myth: The Gluten-Free Diet

How important is the gluten-free diet for people on it?

2013/03/06

Hole under home in Ortley Beach, NJ March 4, 2013 (credit: CBS 2)

Expert: Despite Erosion, Deadly Sinkholes Unlikely Along Jersey Shore

The storm surge that decimated much of the Jersey Shore created about 60 holes in Ortley Beach. The holes were formed when water got under the sand beneath the homes.

2013/03/04

Ichiro OK After Traffic Accident On Saturday, Totaled His SUV

Ichiro Suzuki is fine and has no soreness one day after being involved in a traffic accident.

2013/03/03

Cashmere Wright (Photo by Nate Shron/Getty Images)

Rothstein: 5 Storylines To Follow Ahead Of Selection Sunday; Cincinnati, Xavier & More

Mick Cronin told me last summer that Cincinnati’s bench would be the key to their season and up to this point, the Bearcats’ reserves have been a disappointment.

2013/02/26